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SW56 FRD

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 159,586 miles on the clock, averaging 13,945 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW56 FRD

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,945

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,586 miles
Reading date
Miles last year85
Average per year13,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 FRD 44k73k102k131k160k '09'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,586 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,501 miles
Since last MOT+23,095 miles
PASS
Mileage136,406 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,344 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage131,519 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,515 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage125,694 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,686 miles
Since last MOT+18,707 miles
PASS
Mileage106,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,979 miles
Since last MOT+18,531 miles
PASS
Mileage88,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,448 miles
Since last MOT+16,267 miles
PASS
Mileage72,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,181 miles
Since last MOT+19,532 miles
PASS
Mileage52,649 miles
Since last MOT+9,054 miles
PASS
Mileage43,595 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 FRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SW56 FRD

What car is SW56 FRD?

SW56 FRD is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.

What is the mileage of SW56 FRD?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 FRD was 159,586 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 FRD passed its MOT?

SW56 FRD has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2018.

Is SW56 FRD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 FRD is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SW56 FRD?

SW56 FRD is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.